N81529PIPER PA-28RT-201 1993-05-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28RT-201 S/N: 28R-8018036

Summary

On May 02, 1993, a Piper PA-28RT-201 (N81529) was involved in an incident near Willimantic, CT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE GEAR WAS LOCKED. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND THE CONSTRUCTION SITE LOCATED BESIDE THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO93LA067. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81529.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 2, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93LA067
Location
WILLIMANTIC, CT
Event ID
20001211X12299
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE GEAR WAS LOCKED. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND THE CONSTRUCTION SITE LOCATED BESIDE THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-8018036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA-28RT-201 P28T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28RT-201

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GOBELI MICHAEL T
Address
15 WINTHROP DR
City
EAST LYME
State / Zip Code
CT 06333-1033
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO93LA067